Nigerian Democracy and the Threat of Transactional Politics, By Jibrin Ibrahim
Vote buying is therefore the worst form of transactional politics that is compromising our democracy. The greatest challenge we have in conducting the 2019 general elections is to ensure as many citizens as possible resist the temptation of debasing their votes for short-term financial gain. This week, the Yar’Adua Centre…
Social Changemakers: Revamping the West African Narrative, By Adetola Salau
What made this weekend memorable was meeting people from various sectors who refuse to buy into despair and have decided to change the story about Africa. “Some of the world's biggest challenges can be solved by some of the world's most marginalised communities themselves. The moment you inject information, education,…
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Shi’a: Why they Rebel Only Under Muslims Leaders, By Murtada Gusau
In The Name Of Allah, The Most Beneficent, The Most Merciful All praise is due to Allah, Lord of all creation. May Allah extol the mention of the Prophet Muhammad in the highest company of Angels and May the peace and blessings of Allah be upon him, his family, his…
Losing Sleep Over “The Economist”, Other Predictions, By Azu Ishiekwene
The Economist may say what it likes about Nigeria, but it won’t vote in February. We were here when the newspaper called out the buffoonery and incompetence of the PDP government in 2014, and it was right. But that was the best it could do; it was up to us…
To Rescue Nigeria, We Must Go Into War Mode, By ‘Tope Fasua
I have always advised that Nigeria should go into war mode against poverty and our permanent economic depression. That is how the problem must be approached. Our current and future presidents must see themselves as war-time leaders for as far as the eyes can see. Anything less is just akin…
The Enduring Partnership Between the United States and Nigeria, By Tibor Nagy
As I focus my attention on increasing trade with and investment on the continent, Nigeria will be at the centre of this effort. Nigeria is the United States’ second-largest trading partner in Africa, with over $9 billion in two-way goods trade in 2017. Hundreds of American companies already operate in…
Wike and the Misadventure of Prince Charles, By Louis Odion
Mindful of the facts of history - whether recent or ancient, the observation by activist Wike would seem even too charitable. On the contrary, the institution that Prince Charles represents certainly still has a lot of explanation to make to the swamp-dwellers of the Niger Delta. The debt owed by…
2019: Refocusing On Issues, Not Personalities, By Dele Agekameh
We ought to engage candidates on the cardinal issues when we have the opportunity to do so, and not spend the whole time debating their standing as individuals and candidates. Nigeria is heading into general elections in a few months’ time and political posturing has begun for the race ahead.…
Ganduje’s Unfortunate Use Of Children As Political Prop, By Bámidélé Adémólá-Olátéjú
Using children as political props did not start with Ganduje. However, he is now on record as the first to use children to justify corruption. It is not only sinful, it is criminal! Here we are in a country populated by wicked and unfeeling leaders, for whom stealing and material…
Aig-Imoukhuede and the Initiative for Public Governance, By Reuben Abati
The founders of AIG and similar others have proven one point: that leadership is a collective responsibility and more so, between the public and private sectors. In doing so, they all hold up a candle to future generations and offer hope that some day, this country will reach the turning…
